From William Penn to Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania has a rich legal history. Courts and Lawyers of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive guide to the people and institutions that have shaped the state's legal system over the centuries. Written by Frank Marshall Eastman, a prominent lawyer and legal historian, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the law and its history.
From the colonial period to the early 20th century, Pennsylvania played a key role in the development of American law and jurisprudence. In this comprehensive history, Frank Marshall Eastman provides an in-depth look at the state's legal system, including its courts, lawyers, and judges. Drawing on archival sources and personal interviews with legal professionals, Eastman paints a vivid portrait of one of America's most influential legal communities.
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the development of the courts and legal profession in Pennsylvania over the course of three centuries.